Land of Plenty Through Western Canada Wheat Fields
A travel feature extols Western Canada grain country, noting vast wheat oats and barley crops harvested across a rail network. It projects a Western Canada grain crop value near or over a billion dollars for 1920, citing wheat yields around 250 million bushels at $2.80 per bushel and strong oat and other crops, plus livestock and dairy growth. The piece ends as an advertisement.
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Canada
Western Canada
Western
The Gentlemen Visit and Child Proves Quick-Witted
A father recounts visitors praising T as the smartest child they know after hearing him recite. The mother is pleased by the compliment, while T notes he only boasted about knowing two pieces and then refused to recite.
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Papa
Freezone Corn Remedy Claims Instant Pain Loss
An advertisement states Freezone instantly stops corn pain and allows the corn to be lifted off with fingers. It claims a tiny bottle, sold by druggists for a few cents, removes hard and soft corns and corn between toes without soreness or irritation.
Noiseless Sun Promises War Without Complaints
The Punch London quip envisions a noiseless sun enabling war without enemy headaches. A failed nomination winner could rejoice the day after the election, implying political vindication or relief.
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Punch
London
Embroidered Smocks With Matching Hats Create Autumn Fashions
Comrades in the autumn modes showcase smocks and blouses embroidered in the same patterns. Velours or satin blends with crepe de chine for cool weather, while border embroidery and heavy silk stitching finish necks and arms. Ribbon trimmed smocks atits pair with hats in duveryn or beaver fabrics.
Wear in the Afternoons: Varied Frocks for Afternoon
A discussion of afternoon dresses from simple velour and satin frocks to brick satin gowns with Chantilly lace flounces. The piece notes two tone materials, long sleeves, high necks, and the season’s fondness for embroidery or beadwork as key embellishments.
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Chantilly
Butterflies Seek Sun and Honey in Gentle World
A lyrical scene follows Mr Yellow, Mr Blue, and Miss White Butterflies as they praise sunshine, flowers, and honey. They plan to visit Lady Honeysuckle, while a group of children trap them, then release them after protests from other children.
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Mr. Yellow Butterfly
Mr. Blue Butterfly
Mr. White Butterfly
Miss White Butterfly
Morning Glory
Honeysuckle
Yellow Butterfly
Gold and
Black Butterfly
Back of Him First Class Scout Cartoon
A Boy Scout humor cartoon from Boys' Life shows a Tenderfoot refusing a loan of $100 while a First Class Scout notes he had $5,000 backing him earlier, illustrating a bank joke about confidence and backing.
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Tenderfoot
John
Child Bored, Pleads For Bed As Guests Leave
A five year old named John grew restless during a long evening with visitors. In distress he told his mother that they should go to bed because the guests wanted to go home. The parental hosts did not notice his distress amid the social gathering.
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Wens Aerate
John
Cascarets Ad Claims Tangled Feelings Cleared By Morning
An advertisement promotes Cascarets as a remedy for biliousness constipation headaches and nervous feelings promising morning relief with a clear head and fresh breath. It notes the product suits children and lists price options 10 25 and 50 cents. The clipping also includes a brief jab about needing more muscle activity rather than brains.
Shine Yourself Through Shadows for Others
A concise message urges individuals to help brighten another’s life by removing darkness from their path and offering support. It emphasizes personal responsibility and compassionate action to uplift someone in need.
BOCHEE SYRUP PROMOTES RESTFUL SLEEP FOR COUGHS
Harmless soothing remedy for coughs colds bronchitis throat irritation and lung troubles sold worldwide for fifty four years. It brings a good night's rest with easy morning expectoration and strong claims from a long history of use. Available from all druggists and medicine dealers. You cannot build a reputation on the things you are going to do.
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James J. Hull
Catarrh Cure Promoted by Hall's Medicine
Catarrh is described as a constitutional disease requiring internal treatment. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is said to cure by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces, strengthening health and aiding nature. Sold by all druggists with free circulars from F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
Nature
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
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Uni Ok
Rhe
Cascarets
Toledo Blade
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E. W. Grove
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